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Edge HMI

SetSystemTime

  • Last UpdatedOct 29, 2026
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Sets the time in the operating system's clock.

Function

Group

Execution

String Exp.

Windows

Windows Embedded

IoT View

Thin Clients

Mobile Access

SetSystemTime

Date and Time

Synchronous

No

Supported

Supported

Not supported

Supported

Not supported

Syntax

SetSystemTime(strTime)

strTime

A string or string tag containing the time (in HH:MM:SS format) to set the clock.

Return value

Value

Description

1

Success

0

Failure

Notes

For this function to be executed successfully and change the system settings, you must run Edge HMI with Administrator privileges. To run as an administrator once, right-click the program icon and then click Run as administrator on the shortcut menu. To always run as an administrator, open the program's Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab, and then select the Run this program as an administrator check box.

Examples

Set the system clock to 3:45:18 PM:

SetSystemTime("15:45:18")

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